Maritime Lawyer

The pilot of the container ship that hit one of the supports for San Fransisco’s Bay Bridge has requested that some of the federal charges against him be dismissed.
In November, the Cosco Busan struck the Bay Bridge which ripped a 90 foot hole in the side of the ship. While tearing the hull of the […]

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In November, a cargo ship crashed into San Fransisco’s Bay Bridge after a pilot misread the map and guided the ship into the bridge. This released 53,000 gallons of fuel oil into the bay.
Because of this accident, a little-known regulatory agency is coming under fire. The regulatory agency is the Board of Pilot Commissioners. The […]

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Following the sinking of the M/S Explorer last November, the International Maritime Organization has opened discussions concerning shipping and tourism in the antarctic region. 
The sinking of the ship served as the catalyst for individuals interested in protecting Antarctica’s fragile and unique environment. People are now concerned that more ships in the area could increase the […]

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4 people are dead, 1 person is missing, and 42 people were rescued after a fishing boat sank in the Bering Sea off of Alaska. The four dead include the captain of the commercial fishing boat.
The Alaska Ranger began taking on water after losing control of its rudder. It sent out a distress signal at […]

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A collision of two crab boats near Webb’s Landing in Mississippi earlier this month claimed one life and left another fisherman injured. Edward A. Rice Jr. was killed in the accident, and his passenger, whose name was not released, taken to an area hospital for treatment. The accident was witnessed by two Department of Marine […]

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